
Our Progress
While our sustainability efforts are constantly evolving, our vision remains consistent—to be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members. We're proud to be part of the family meal while continuing to improve our processes to meet our global and regional goals.
Opportunity
Achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040
Progress:
120+ Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions reduction projects approved for implementation in Pilgrim's facilities
Developed and implemented a behavior-based playbook within Pilgrim's U.S. facilities to optimize operational procedures in effort to reduce GHG emissions
Individual Pilgrim's businesses around the world are also actively engaged in research endeavors focused on animal welfare, animal nutrition, farm management, and other areas to help further our Scope 3 GHG emissions reduction strategy through improved efficiencies
Opportunity
Achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040
Progress:
120+ Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions reduction projects approved for implementation in Pilgrim's facilities
Developed and implemented a behavior-based playbook within Pilgrim's U.S. facilities to optimize operational procedures in effort to reduce GHG emissions
Individual Pilgrim's businesses around the world are also actively engaged in research endeavors focused on animal welfare, animal nutrition, farm management, and other areas to help further our Scope 3 GHG emissions reduction strategy through improved efficiencies
Opportunity
Achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040
Progress:
120+ Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions reduction projects approved for implementation in Pilgrim's facilities
Developed and implemented a behavior-based playbook within Pilgrim's U.S. facilities to optimize operational procedures in effort to reduce GHG emissions
Individual Pilgrim's businesses around the world are also actively engaged in research endeavors focused on animal welfare, animal nutrition, farm management, and other areas to help further our Scope 3 GHG emissions reduction strategy through improved efficiencies
On Track
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 30% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
20% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity (metric tons of CO2e per 100 lbs. of finished product) from 2019 to 2022
On Track
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 30% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
20% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity (metric tons of CO2e per 100 lbs. of finished product) from 2019 to 2022
On Track
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 30% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
20% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity (metric tons of CO2e per 100 lbs. of finished product) from 2019 to 2022
On Track
Reach 60% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable electricity by 2040
Progress:
15.5% of the total electricity used in our global operations was renewable in 2022
Pilgrim's UK and Pilgrim's Food Masters both used 100% renewable electricity in 2022
On Track
Reach 60% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable electricity by 2040
Progress:
15.5% of the total electricity used in our global operations was renewable in 2022
Pilgrim's UK and Pilgrim's Food Masters both used 100% renewable electricity in 2022
On Track
Reach 60% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable electricity by 2040
Progress:
15.5% of the total electricity used in our global operations was renewable in 2022
Pilgrim's UK and Pilgrim's Food Masters both used 100% renewable electricity in 2022
Complete
Tie senior executive compensation considerations to performance against environmental goals
Progress:
ESG metrics are integrated into executive compensation
Complete
Tie senior executive compensation considerations to performance against environmental goals
Progress:
ESG metrics are integrated into executive compensation
Complete
Tie senior executive compensation considerations to performance against environmental goals
Progress:
ESG metrics are integrated into executive compensation
Opportunity
Reduce water use intensity by 15% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
12% increase from 2019 to 2022
Opportunity
Reduce water use intensity by 15% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
12% increase from 2019 to 2022
Opportunity
Reduce water use intensity by 15% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
12% increase from 2019 to 2022
Opportunity
Achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040
Progress:
120+ Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions reduction projects approved for implementation in Pilgrim's facilities
Developed and implemented a behavior-based playbook within Pilgrim's U.S. facilities to optimize operational procedures in effort to reduce GHG emissions
Individual Pilgrim's businesses around the world are also actively engaged in research endeavors focused on animal welfare, animal nutrition, farm management, and other areas to help further our Scope 3 GHG emissions reduction strategy through improved efficiencies
Opportunity
Achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040
Progress:
120+ Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions reduction projects approved for implementation in Pilgrim's facilities
Developed and implemented a behavior-based playbook within Pilgrim's U.S. facilities to optimize operational procedures in effort to reduce GHG emissions
Individual Pilgrim's businesses around the world are also actively engaged in research endeavors focused on animal welfare, animal nutrition, farm management, and other areas to help further our Scope 3 GHG emissions reduction strategy through improved efficiencies
Opportunity
Achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040
Progress:
120+ Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions reduction projects approved for implementation in Pilgrim's facilities
Developed and implemented a behavior-based playbook within Pilgrim's U.S. facilities to optimize operational procedures in effort to reduce GHG emissions
Individual Pilgrim's businesses around the world are also actively engaged in research endeavors focused on animal welfare, animal nutrition, farm management, and other areas to help further our Scope 3 GHG emissions reduction strategy through improved efficiencies
On Track
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 30% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
20% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity (metric tons of CO2e per 100 lbs. of finished product) from 2019 to 2022
On Track
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 30% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
20% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity (metric tons of CO2e per 100 lbs. of finished product) from 2019 to 2022
On Track
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 30% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
20% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity (metric tons of CO2e per 100 lbs. of finished product) from 2019 to 2022
On Track
Reach 60% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable electricity by 2040
Progress:
15.5% of the total electricity used in our global operations was renewable in 2022
Pilgrim's UK and Pilgrim's Food Masters both used 100% renewable electricity in 2022
On Track
Reach 60% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable electricity by 2040
Progress:
15.5% of the total electricity used in our global operations was renewable in 2022
Pilgrim's UK and Pilgrim's Food Masters both used 100% renewable electricity in 2022
On Track
Reach 60% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable electricity by 2040
Progress:
15.5% of the total electricity used in our global operations was renewable in 2022
Pilgrim's UK and Pilgrim's Food Masters both used 100% renewable electricity in 2022
Complete
Tie senior executive compensation considerations to performance against environmental goals
Progress:
ESG metrics are integrated into executive compensation
Complete
Tie senior executive compensation considerations to performance against environmental goals
Progress:
ESG metrics are integrated into executive compensation
Complete
Tie senior executive compensation considerations to performance against environmental goals
Progress:
ESG metrics are integrated into executive compensation
Opportunity
Reduce water use intensity by 15% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
12% increase from 2019 to 2022
Opportunity
Reduce water use intensity by 15% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
12% increase from 2019 to 2022
Opportunity
Reduce water use intensity by 15% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
12% increase from 2019 to 2022
Opportunity
Achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040
Progress:
120+ Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions reduction projects approved for implementation in Pilgrim's facilities
Developed and implemented a behavior-based playbook within Pilgrim's U.S. facilities to optimize operational procedures in effort to reduce GHG emissions
Individual Pilgrim's businesses around the world are also actively engaged in research endeavors focused on animal welfare, animal nutrition, farm management, and other areas to help further our Scope 3 GHG emissions reduction strategy through improved efficiencies
Opportunity
Achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040
Progress:
120+ Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions reduction projects approved for implementation in Pilgrim's facilities
Developed and implemented a behavior-based playbook within Pilgrim's U.S. facilities to optimize operational procedures in effort to reduce GHG emissions
Individual Pilgrim's businesses around the world are also actively engaged in research endeavors focused on animal welfare, animal nutrition, farm management, and other areas to help further our Scope 3 GHG emissions reduction strategy through improved efficiencies
Opportunity
Achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040
Progress:
120+ Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions reduction projects approved for implementation in Pilgrim's facilities
Developed and implemented a behavior-based playbook within Pilgrim's U.S. facilities to optimize operational procedures in effort to reduce GHG emissions
Individual Pilgrim's businesses around the world are also actively engaged in research endeavors focused on animal welfare, animal nutrition, farm management, and other areas to help further our Scope 3 GHG emissions reduction strategy through improved efficiencies
On Track
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 30% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
20% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity (metric tons of CO2e per 100 lbs. of finished product) from 2019 to 2022
On Track
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 30% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
20% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity (metric tons of CO2e per 100 lbs. of finished product) from 2019 to 2022
On Track
Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity by 30% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
20% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emission intensity (metric tons of CO2e per 100 lbs. of finished product) from 2019 to 2022
On Track
Reach 60% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable electricity by 2040
Progress:
15.5% of the total electricity used in our global operations was renewable in 2022
Pilgrim's UK and Pilgrim's Food Masters both used 100% renewable electricity in 2022
On Track
Reach 60% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable electricity by 2040
Progress:
15.5% of the total electricity used in our global operations was renewable in 2022
Pilgrim's UK and Pilgrim's Food Masters both used 100% renewable electricity in 2022
On Track
Reach 60% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable electricity by 2040
Progress:
15.5% of the total electricity used in our global operations was renewable in 2022
Pilgrim's UK and Pilgrim's Food Masters both used 100% renewable electricity in 2022
Complete
Tie senior executive compensation considerations to performance against environmental goals
Progress:
ESG metrics are integrated into executive compensation
Complete
Tie senior executive compensation considerations to performance against environmental goals
Progress:
ESG metrics are integrated into executive compensation
Complete
Tie senior executive compensation considerations to performance against environmental goals
Progress:
ESG metrics are integrated into executive compensation
Opportunity
Reduce water use intensity by 15% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
12% increase from 2019 to 2022
Opportunity
Reduce water use intensity by 15% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
12% increase from 2019 to 2022
Opportunity
Reduce water use intensity by 15% by 2030 vs. 2019 baseline
Progress:
12% increase from 2019 to 2022
Pilgrim's is the first major global protein company to pledge a net-zero GHG emissions by 2040 target, covering scope 1, scope 2, and scope 3 emissions.

People & Partnerships
The success of our company starts with our people. We focus on providing a safe and well-managed workplace that presents the best opportunities for our team members to thrive. Pilgrim’s is also dedicated to working with our value chain and community partners to create a better food system.
People & Partnerships
The success of our company starts with our people. We focus on providing a safe and well-managed workplace that presents the best opportunities for our team members to thrive. Pilgrim’s is also dedicated to working with our value chain and community partners to create a better food system.
People & Partnerships
The success of our company starts with our people. We focus on providing a safe and well-managed workplace that presents the best opportunities for our team members to thrive. Pilgrim’s is also dedicated to working with our value chain and community partners to create a better food system.

Product Integrity
Our business begins with the well-being of our poultry and livestock, and we are dedicated to ensuring their humane treatment together with our producers and vendors. We work with farm partners of all sizes and continually review every aspect of our daily operations to ensure the highest quality products.
Product Integrity
Our business begins with the well-being of our poultry and livestock, and we are dedicated to ensuring their humane treatment together with our producers and vendors. We work with farm partners of all sizes and continually review every aspect of our daily operations to ensure the highest quality products.
Product Integrity
Our business begins with the well-being of our poultry and livestock, and we are dedicated to ensuring their humane treatment together with our producers and vendors. We work with farm partners of all sizes and continually review every aspect of our daily operations to ensure the highest quality products.

Environment
We’re committed to helping society meet the challenge of sustainability in a responsible manner by improving the efficiency of our operations and minimizing our environmental footprint.
Environment
We’re committed to helping society meet the challenge of sustainability in a responsible manner by improving the efficiency of our operations and minimizing our environmental footprint.
Environment
We’re committed to helping society meet the challenge of sustainability in a responsible manner by improving the efficiency of our operations and minimizing our environmental footprint.
“Our 2022 Pilgrim's Sustainability Report highlights strides we're making towards decarbonization & ways we continue to support our team members with higher education. I'm grateful to our teams for their efforts to help us achieve our goals.”